hello I post regularly about my husband s oesophagal cancer in the lining inoperable having immunotherapy and capox which has shrunk it slighlty over the 7 months but the lack of appetite he lost 9 pounds isnt losing more but having a job putting it on so going out is hard to watch him not eat try togo to place where I know he likes food - not that we go out much but if family visit and we go out he eats so little and it upsets him I know.
also, he has confusion does anyone else have that? At night in bed he will ask me where we are and he doesnt like me to go out he wants me with him which as we have just moved with builders around I do understand we didnt want to move after his diagnosis but had no choice.
Next scan in October
Hugs to everyone please send back
Thank you. Yes, I will do. Obviously, I'm anxious and terrified about the whole thing. Mainly the huge change in my life regarding eating and sleeping. I remain positive though and I know I should focus on the fact that the tumour will be removed and will no longer be a threat to my life.
Of course, there is no guarantee and cancer will always be a concern.
Best wishes for your surgery on Tuesday. Mine was nearly 19 months ago but I can still remember the way I felt in the days leading up to it.
Hi speyside1,
Surgery took place on Tuesday at Southampton University Hospital. Early signs showing success as the surgical team are very pleased at the results.
I'm obviously feeling tired and groggy, which is to be expected, however, I am on the road to recovery and feeling positive.
On clear fluids for now, but should progress before leaving hospital next week, all being well.
I'm to have a conversation with the surgeon next week to discuss what they had found and done.
Anyway, that's me, feeling okay and hopefully improving every day.
Cheers,
Christophe
Onwards and upwards now ! One day at a time sending hugs xx
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